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Cabbage rice- easy and quick

Cabbage rice- easy and quick by Sowmya

PagesHow to make cabbage rice- easy and quickI make varieties of rice almost with anything and everything, but am surprised that only a few have found their way to the blog. I hope to post more of them in future. This one is so simple and takes only a few minutes to make and goes well with curds or raitha.Ingredients-Method-Cook the…

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Kancheepuram/ kanchipuram idli

Kancheepuram/ kanchipuram idli by Sowmya

PagesKancheepuram/ kanchipuram idliCurry leaves - ChoppedMethod-Soak the rice and udid dal together for a couple of hours.(4 to 5)Grind this to a fine consistency, adding a little water. Allow the batter to ferment for 8 to 10 hours. Soak the chana dal in water for half an hour and then add this to the batter. Mix well. Fry chillies,…

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Mushroom masala

Mushroom masala by Sowmya

PagesMushroom masalaI dont buy mushrooms regularly as I am not sure how to use them. The first time I bought them, I used them in a soup. And the second time, it was a simple curry which tasted quite good. Though I was not getting used to the idea of having them so frequently. But when I made it this time, I just fell in love with the…

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Healthy Pizza- The easy way!!!

Healthy Pizza- The easy way!!! by Sowmya

PagesHealthy Pizza- The easy way!!!I have always wanted to make pizzas at home. And when I saw them in different blogs , cooking sites and Tv, I use to drool at the pictures and was more tempted to try it soon. I use to fall short of some ingredients or a proper recipe whenver I decided to make. But finally I used a recipe my friend…

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All about Rasams!!

All about Rasams!! by Sowmya

PagesAll about Rasams!!Rasam can be defined as a South Indian soup which is taken along with rice basically. Its made with tamarind water mixed with a variety of spices and lentils. It is known by different names in the different southern states. Its Rasam in Tamil nadu,saaru in karnataka, chaaru in Andhrapradesh. The Aiyengars call…

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Rajma masala- chawal(rice)- The ultimate combo

Rajma masala- chawal(rice)- The ultimate combo by Sowmya

PagesRajma masala- chawal(rice)- The ultimate comboI got familiar with this rajma chawal when I stayed in Delhi some 15 years back. This was meant to be the absolute comfort food in every household and used to be everyone's favourite sunday lunch. Somehow after leaving Delhi, I had forgotten all about this rajma chawal affair, though…

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Tofu Masala

Tofu Masala by Sowmya

PagesTofu Masala - from edible gardenI am not too fond of tofu/bean curd , but I try to include it in my diet as it is considered to be a healthy soya product. I once made a spicy curry with it and it was just ok. Then I found out that it could be used a substitute for paneer. So I made Palak tofu once and that tasted really good.…

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Oats Rava Idli- Instant idli again..

Oats Rava Idli- Instant idli again.. by Sowmya

PagesOats Rava Idli- Instant idli again..I have seen this particular variety of idli in several blogs and always wanted to try the addition of oats, though I was apprehensive about how it would taste. Well, I tried it this weekend. This is an ideal recipe if you are really hungry and too lazy to cook something. Yes, it was something…

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Vegetable pasta in white sauce- cheesy delight

Vegetable pasta in white sauce- cheesy delight by Sowmya

PagesVegetable pasta in white sauce- cheesy delightBaked vegetable pasta in white sauce-This version of pasta has always been my favourite. I love the cheesy flavour and the addition of choice of vegetables makes it healthy and colourful. Though a little high in calories, I do make this once in a while as its a family favourite…

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